As I headed to the Hope Theatre for my penultimate show of 2019, I already suspected I was in for a treat, as 'Getting Over Everest' had already secured an Offcomm Short Run Commendation. I have to say, having had the great pleasure of hooting with laughter at many points during this wonderful new comic … Continue reading Getting Over Everest at the Hope Theatre
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The Exceptional Case of Whizz and Drex at the Old Red Lion
Written and directed by Fred Kelly 'The Exceptional Case of Whizz and Drex' is a new dark comedy that runs at the Old Red Lion until 7th December. This is a quirky, funny and sinister piece of new theatre, that I thoroughly enjoyed watching. I'm not always a fan of writers directing their own work, … Continue reading The Exceptional Case of Whizz and Drex at the Old Red Lion
Fiji at the Omnibus Theatre
Rehearsals photo credit: Jonathan Oldfield. Edward Stone (left) and Pedro Leandro pictured. If I'm being totally honest, I wasn't expecting much from a comedy about the relationship between a cannibal and his prospective meal. Nonetheless I braved a cold night to leave my house and head to Omnibus Theatre in Clapham to see 'Fiji'. I … Continue reading Fiji at the Omnibus Theatre
A Scandal in Bohemia at the Tristan Bates Theatre
Silliness abounds in this energetic and good-natured all-female version of 'A Scandal in Bohemia'. From the moment you enter the theatre you are made to feel welcome, as you are offered a drink and a pie by Mrs Hudson. The actors interact with the audience and joke with each other, setting the tone for the … Continue reading A Scandal in Bohemia at the Tristan Bates Theatre
A Slice of Eel Pie at the Hen and Chickens
Written and directed by Lesley Ann Albiston, there is the feel of an old style British comedy to 'A Slice of Eel Pie'. Free love, serial murder, arson, inept detectives, vengeful hippies and visitations from the dead, are brought together to create this multi-layered, satisfyingly silly comedy. The action of the piece takes place in … Continue reading A Slice of Eel Pie at the Hen and Chickens
Lost Keys and Orgasms at the Pasty Motel
Last night I went for my first ever trip to the Canal Cafe Theatre (it's a bit nice round there isn't it?) to see Lost Keys and Orgasms at the Pasty motel. Mary Jane Figtree's play is based on the concept of an Italian 90s play called Orgasmo e Pregiudizio. With this, her first play, … Continue reading Lost Keys and Orgasms at the Pasty Motel
True Colours at The Hope Theatre
Those of you that read my interview with Paul Stevens, will know that True Colours enjoyed a short 2-night run at the Hope Theatre. I was able to make the final night (on Monday), and it was well worth crossing London for. True Colours is a comedy, something that is landed quickly and effectively within … Continue reading True Colours at The Hope Theatre
